Spartanburg business openings: Rocket Laundry, Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill - Spartanburg Herald Journal

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Genna Contino   | Herald-Journal

Ed and Kim Miles spent a year looking at laundromats around the world to find the best business model for their new south side Spartanburg laundromat Rocket Laundry. 

"We realized we could make one not incredibly expensive that was a pleasant place to hang out," said Kim Miles, co-owner of Rocket Laundry.

The laundromat has more than 50 Speed Queen washing machines and dryers that range from $3-8 — but also has room for people to hang out, read or study and an area for children with books donated by the Spartanburg County Library.

The Miles said they knew the south side needed a laundromat, which is part of the reason why they chose the South Church Street location.

"I hope that we have brought an anchor business," Ed Miles said. "We've brought a unique construction with a unique design. And I think it's gonna be very popular and hopefully it'll attract more business."

Find more information about Rocket Laundry below, along with updates on Blue's Boulevard's rebranding, a hardware store in Cowpens, a downtown restaurant, an event space and office space for rent in Landrum.

Rocket Laundry

• Rocket Laundry opened its doors on Sept. 14 on the south side of Spartanburg.
• Local artist Frankie Zombie painted a 35’ by 15’  mural on the side of the building.
• The laundromat has more than 50 Speed Queen washing machines and dryers that range from $3-9.
• Rocket Laundry also operates a wash, dry and fold business, costing $1.10 per pound of laundry with a $10 minimum.
• The laundromat has USB plugs, a children's area with books donated from Spartanburg County Library and a green space outdoors picnic tables.
• Rocket Laundry is located at 806 S Church Street.

True Value in Cowpens

• The new True Value hardware in Cowpens celebrated its grand opening Oct. 9.
• The store is located at 187 Battleground Road in the former Piggly Wiggly and Dollar General building.
• The store is open Monday-Saturday and can be reached at 864-463-6200.

Blues Boulevard and Cigars

• Blues Boulevard in downtown Spartanburg is rebranding as Blues Boulevard and Cigars and will have a tobacco shop. The jazz bar might also offer comedy shows in its future.
• The jazz bar will be run by Desmond Cato, a former School District 7 educator who runs an educational consulting business and owns cigar shops.
• Cato is waiting until November and not setting an exact date to open Blues Boulevard and Cigars because of COVID-19 concerns — he doesn't want to open too early, he said.
• The last Blues Boulevard operators were Patrick and Iris Moss, whose lease expired at the end of August. The pair decided not to renew because it was difficult to operate during COVID-19 and as residents of Charlotte, North Carolina, said Mark Sullivan who owns the Blues Boulevard brand.
• Blues Boulevard has been in Spartanburg since 2009, Sullivan said, and has another location in Greenville.

More: Blues Boulevard in downtown Spartanburg changes operators, rebrand

Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill

• Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill is set to open in April 2021 in Spartanburg by restaurateur Jeff Rigsby in the former Hub City Co-Op grocery store.
• Rigsby, who owns another location in Greer, anticipates hiring 50 people at the downtown restaurant.
• The menu will be the same as the Greer location, with smoked burgers and wings as the specialty. A wide selection of wine, cocktails and local craft beer will be served, along with hand-spun milkshakes made with fresh custard.
• Catering, take-out and drive-up services will be available.
• The Rigsby's location is a short walk to the heart of downtown Spartanburg. It's across the street from the Chapman Cultural Center and near the University of South Caorlina Upstate George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics.
• The menu will be the same as the Greer location, with smoked burgers and wings being the specialty. A wide selection of wine, cocktails, and local craft beer will be served, along with hand-spun milkshakes made with fresh custard.

New restaurant: April opening planned for Rigsby's Smoked Burgers, Wings & Grill

Office space in Foothills Financial Center for lease in Landrum 

• Foothills Financial Center in Landrum is leasing two office spaces with a shared conference room, reception area, kitchen and parking to a financial-based business.
• There is a 15x12 space available for $450 per month and a 12x20 space available for $700 per month.
• The building is located at 402 E. Rutherford Street in Landrum. Those interested can call 864-573-2606.

More: Female-owned businesses thriving in Spartanburg and across country

BASIC Training and Event Center

• BASIC Training and Event Center celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 12. BASIC stands for Brothers and Sisters in Collaboration.
• The center will offer an event space for rent, free wifi to the community, mentorship to families and upcoming business owners and community outreach. 
• BASIC Training and Event Center is located at 10678 E Greenville Hwy in Wellford. 
• For more information about the event center call 864-529-6333.

Know of a new business that's missing from the list? Contact Genna at gcontino@shj.com or on Twitter @GennaContino.

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October 19, 2020 at 06:00PM
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